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Writing for Journal of Postsecondary Education and Disability (JPED): Guidelines and Insights

This guide provides information for researchers and authors on the purpose of JPED, submission process, publication frequency, article types, review process, and suggestions from the Editorial Board. Access the journal online or in print.

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Writing for Journal of Postsecondary Education and Disability (JPED): Guidelines and Insights

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  1. Writing for the Journal of Postsecondary Education and Disability (JPED): Suggestions forResearchers/Authors AHEAD 2018 Annual Conference Albuquerque, New Mexico Roger Wessel, Executive Editor Richard Allegra, Managing Editor Valerie Spears, Editorial Assistant

  2. Agenda • JPED’s purpose • Accessing JPED • Publication frequency • JPED 2016-2017 year • Review process • Types of articles (research, practice brief) • Suggestions from Editorial Board Members

  3. JPED’s Purpose • JPED is a peer-reviewed journal that “welcomes submissions of innovative and scholarly manuscripts relevant to the issues and practices of educating students with disabilities in postsecondary educational programs.” • Historically, JPED welcomes emerging scholars and practitioners. • The Journal also seeks to broaden its North American focus by publishing research and practices that reflect a more international scope and increasing the international composition of its editorial review boards.

  4. Accessing JPED • JPED is a benefit of membership. JPED uses universally-accessible formats including: • Daisy • Text (Word) • MP3 • Audio • PDF • Print copies are available for additional fee • JPED is searchable through ERIC online and libraries that subscribe to the EBSCO "Education Research Complete" database. • Back issues of all JPEDs are available: http://www.ahead.org/publications/jped

  5. Publication Frequency • JPED is published 4 times a year: March, June, September, December • Each issue typically includes: • 4-5 research articles • 1-2 Practice Briefs • 1 book review • Special issues: • Disability Services Best Practices (September 2016) • Intellectual Disabilities (September 2018)

  6. JPED’s 2017-2018 year • Typically 3-4 issues “in the wings” ready for publication • 71 submissions • 64 Research/Policy manuscripts • 5 Practice Brief manuscripts • 2 book review • 28% were accepted, 68% rejected, 4% under review

  7. Review Process • Manuscript developed and submitted • Manuscript assigned to reviewers for blind review • Editorial Review Board has 54reviewers • Practice Brief Review Board has 21 reviewers • Editor makes a decision about the manuscript (accepted, revise and resubmit, rejected), feedback is sent to authors • Revisions can be extensive, deadlines for resubmissions are established

  8. Research Articles • Research: Original quantitative, qualitative, or mixed-method research (25-35 pages) • Integration: Integrate research of others, compare/contrast theories, critique results, and/or provide context for future exploration • Innovation: Propose new theory, approach, or service delivery model based on review of research/literature • Policy Analysis: Analyze, critique, or present implications of public policy, statutes, regulation, and litigation

  9. Recent Research Articles • PASSing College: A Taxonomy for Students with Disabilities in Postsecondary Education, 30(2), Lyman Dukes and four other authors • Student Voices: Recommendations for Improving Postsecondary Experiences of Students with Disabilities, 30(3), Allison Fleming and two other authors • Measuring Self-Advocacy Skills Among Veterans with Disabilities: Implications for Success in Postsecondary Education, 30(4), Adam Kinney and one other author

  10. Practice Briefs Practical strategies and programs/services used to support postsecondary students with disabilities • 12-pages • Literature review • Depiction of the problem • Description of the innovative practice • Participant demographics/institutional partners • Outcomes • Implications/Portability

  11. Recent Practice Briefs • Faculty Mentorship Program for Students with Disabilities: Academic Success Outcomes, 30(4), Larry Markle with two other authors • An Innovative Postsecondary Education Program for Students with Disabilities in STEM, 31(1), Caroline Dunn and four other authors

  12. Implications/Relevance • JPED is an applied research journal whose primary focus is disability services educators or disability studies • Our readers need to know the implications of the information being shared, and/or how the material is relevant to the disability services educators and/or others in the field

  13. Questions and Answers Thank you for your interest in writing for JPED

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